Shicheng, Beijing
Shicheng Town (simplified Chinese: 石城镇; traditional Chinese: 石城鎮; pinyin: Shíchéng Zhèn) is a town located in the Miyun District of Beijing, China. It shares border with Changshaoying Manchu Ethnic Township and Fengjiayu Town to its north, Bulaotun and Xiwengzhuang Towns to its east, Xitiangezhuang and Huaibei Towns to its south, as well as Liulimiao and Tanghekou Towns to its west. As of 2020, its population was 4,014.[1]
Shicheng Town
石城镇 | |
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 Taoyuan Xiangu (Taoyuan Fairy Valley) scenic area inside Shicheng town, 2011 | |
.png.webp) Location of Shicheng Town in Miyun District | |
  Shicheng Town  Shicheng Town | |
| Coordinates: 40°32′22″N 116°48′54″E | |
| Country | China |
| Municipality | Beijing |
| District | Miyun |
| Village-level Divisions | 1 community 15 villages |
| Area | |
| • Total | 259.2 km2 (100.1 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 206 m (676 ft) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 4,014 |
| • Density | 15/km2 (40/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (China Standard) |
| Postal code | 101506 |
| Area code | 010 |
The town was named after Shicheng Village, which hosts the town's government.[2] Its name literally means "Stone City".
Geography
Shicheng Town is bounded by Mount Yunmeng to the west and Miyun Reservoir to the east. Several waterways like Bai and Duijia Rivers flows eastward through the town.[2]
In terms of transportation, Shicheng Town is connected to the Miguan and Liuxin Roads.
History
| Year | Status | Within |
|---|---|---|
| 1947 - 1949 | 1st District | Yihua County, Peiping |
| 1949 - 1950 | Miyun County, Hebei | |
| 1950 - 1953 | 4th District | |
| 1953 - 1956 | Shitanglu Township Zhangjiafen Township Lianhuaban Township Huangyukou Township Yingchengling Township Wangzhuang Township Ganhechang Township | |
| 1956 - 1958 | Xiwanzi Township Zhangjiafen Township Wangzhuang Township Lenfengdianzi Township Ganhechang Township | |
| 1958 - 1960 | Quanfeng People's Commune | Miyun County, Beijing |
| 1960 - 1961 | Fenjiayu People's Commune | |
| 1961 - 1983 | Shicheng People's Commune | |
| 1983 - 2001 | Shicheng Township | |
| 2001 - 2015 | Shicheng Town | |
| 2015 - present | Miyun District, Beijing |
Administrative divisions
In 2021, Shicheng Town was composed of 16 subdivisions, consisting of 1 community and 15 villages. They are listed as follows:[3]
| Subdivision Names | Name Transliterations | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 石城镇 | Shichengzhen | Community |
| 梨树沟 | Lishugou | Village |
| 水堡子 | Shuipuzi | Village |
| 王庄 | Wangzhuang | Village |
| 石城 | Shicheng | Village |
| 石塘路 | Shitanglu | Village |
| 河北 | Hebei | Village |
| 西湾子 | Xiwanzi | Village |
| 黄峪口 | Huangyukou | Village |
| 捧河岩 | Pengheyan | Village |
| 张家坟 | Zhangjiafen | Village |
| 二平台 | Erpingtai | Village |
| 贾峪 | Jiayu | Village |
| 四合堂 | Sihetang | Village |
| 红星 | Hongxing | Village |
| 黄土梁 | Huangtuliang | Village |
Gallery
Black Dragon Pool, 2010
Bai River Valley north of the town, 2010
Aerial view of Bai River Valley, 2011
Waterfall at Immortals Valley, 2013
References
- "北京市密云区第七次全国人口普查公报". www.bjmy.gov.cn. Retrieved 2022-10-31.
- Zhong hua ren min gong he guo zheng qu da dian. Bei jing shi juan. Li li guo, Li wan jun, Wu shi min, 李立国., 李万钧., 吴世民. Bei jing: Zhong guo she hui chu ban she. 2013. ISBN 978-7-5087-4058-4. OCLC 910451741.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: others (link) - "2021年统计用区划代码和城乡划分代码". www.stats.gov.cn. Retrieved 2022-10-31.